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AMX-VCI vs BTR-70

AMX-VCI vs BTR-70 at a glance — weight 15,000 vs 11,500 kg, top speed 60 vs 80 km/h, range 350 vs 600 km, crew — vs —.

AMX-VCI armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-VCI
BTR-70 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-70
Specifications
AMX-VCI BTR-70
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Armored personnel carrier
Manufacturer -- GAZ
Number produced 3,000 units 8,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 15.0 tons 11.5 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 80 km/h
Operational range 350 km 600 km
Length 5.70 m 7.54 m
Width 2.67 m 2.80 m
Height 2.41 m 2.32 m
Crew 3 + 10 passengers 3 (+7 passengers)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-VCI BTR-70
Main armament 20 mm cannon 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK)
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun 7.62 mm PKT machine gun
Engine Diesel engine 2× gasoline ZMZ-4905, 120 hp (88.2 kW) each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-VCI or BTR-70?
The BTR-70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the AMX-VCI's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-VCI or BTR-70?
The BTR-70 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the AMX-VCI's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-VCI or BTR-70?
The AMX-VCI is heavier at 15.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-70's 11.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-VCI or BTR-70?
The BTR-70 is longer at 7.54 meters compared to the AMX-VCI's 5.70 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-VCI and BTR-70 require?
The AMX-VCI requires a larger crew of 3 + 10 passengers compared to the BTR-70's 3 (+7 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-VCI or BTR-70?
The BTR-70 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,000 units compared to 3,000 units of the AMX-VCI.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-VCI and BTR-70?
The AMX-VCI is armed with 20 mm cannon while the BTR-70 carries 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) as its main armament.